Emotion plays a huge role in divorce. You don't need me to tell you that. But as a family lawyer who helps people through divorces every day, it can help to hear from me how it can negatively impact a divorce, and why it's so important to me that people try to keep...
Month: July 2017
What do we do when all we agree on is getting a divorce?
Some couples come to our law offices requesting what they call an "agreed divorce." To them, this means that they've thought about the issues, and agree in principle as to how they want to divide assets, handle the parenting schedule, what the child support amount...
Pre-Nuptial Agreements: What Not to Do
When done fairly, and I'm going to go as far as to say when done the "right" way, a pre-nuptial agreement is a great idea. It can help a couple getting married to understand their finances. For a couple that includes children from a previous marriage, it can help that...
How do I get protective orders in a domestic violence case?
One of the most important things we do at the Law Office of Lisa Vance is to help people who are experiencing domestic violence to get protective orders. It's not an easy or automatic process, but for those who fear for their safety and need what protective orders...